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Santa Claus and Reindeer at Conkers Winter Wonderland, Moira, Nr. Swadlincote
 

Winter Wonderland at Conkers Waterside Centre

11/4/2010 11:49 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Moira, nr. Swadlincote – In the run-up to the festive period, Santa and his Elves will be spreading some Christmas magic in the heart of the National Forest this year, with the welcome return of the Winter Wonderland to Conkers Waterside Centre, near Swadlincote.

From Saturday, 27th November, through to Thursday, 23rd December, Santa’s chief Elf will lead families on a magical journey along an avenue of lights and...

Conkers Set for Fun-Packed Festive Period

11/4/2010 9:00 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Moira, nr. Swadlincote – Christmas and New Year at Conkers, in the heart of the National Forest, is set to be a festive one, with a whole host of exciting, seasonal events taking place.

Winter Wonderland
There’s Winter Wonderland from Saturday, 27th November, through to Thursday, 23rd December, where families are taken on an Elf-led tour of the snow-covered Enchanted Forest.

Once there, visitors will be able to...

Charity Firework Extravaganza at Conkers

11/1/2010 12:42 PM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Moira, nr. Swadlincote – On Saturday 6th November 2010, Conkers Discovery Centre in the heart of the National Forest is playing host to Ashby Rotary and their annual fireworks display in aid of local charities.

Doors open for the event at 5pm, with the first, smaller fireworks display taking place at 6.45pm then the main display at 7.30pm. There will be hot food available, including a barbecue, fully-licenced bar...

Spooky Goings On at Conkers this Halloween

10/18/2010 9:00 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Moira, nr. Swadlincote – On Saturday 30th October 2010, the award-winning Conkers attraction in the heart of the National Forest, is playing host to a spooky evening’s entertainment to mark the creepiest night of the year.

The Conkers Halloween Party, offers visitors of all ages, a fun-packed evening of fiendish activities and ghoulish experiences throughout a dense forest setting.

There will be a ghost train...
Conkers Discovery Centre
 

Half-Term Fun at Conkers this Autumn

10/18/2010 6:24 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Moira, nr. Swadlincote – This Half-Term holiday, the award-winning Conkers attraction in the heart of the National Forest, will be laying-on a fun-packed two weeks of activities and entertainment to keep the whole family busy – all included in the normal ticket price.

Starting on Monday the 18th October - from Dream Ponies and Ranger craft activities, through to circus workshops and the Animal Man, Nick Spellman -...

Local Men Set to ‘Conker’ Three Peaks for Charity

10/7/2010 8:49 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
On the 16th, 17th and 18th of October 2010, a four-man team from the Conkers visitor centre in Moira, at the heart of The National Forest, will embark upon the legendary ‘Three Peaks’ challenge in aid of two national charities.

Gerry O’Brien, head ranger from Albert Village; Tom Chamberlain, a ranger from Castle Gresley and Tom Astle, catering assistant from Woodville will face the three peaks – ably assisted by...
The Gair Family with Stephen Woolfe at Conkers Discovery Centre 12-08-2010
 

2 Million Visits for National Forest Discovery Centre

8/13/2010 9:13 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
On Thursday 12th August 2010, the £16m Conkers Discovery Centre in the heart of The National Forest was celebrating, following the arrival of its two-millionth visitor – a family of four from Fleetwood in Lancashire.

Lee and Helen Gair, along with their two children: Megan, aged 10 and Will aged 9, were presented with a gift hamper, a certificate declaring their place in the Centre’s history and an Annual Family...

Conkers National Forest Discovery Centre Reaches 2 Million Milestone

8/11/2010 5:44 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
PRESS / PHOTO CALL

Moira, nr.Swadlincote, UK – On Thursday 12th August 2010, the £16m Conkers Discovery Centre in the heart of The National Forest, will receive its two-millionth visitor.

Based on recent visitor figures, the team at the attraction have calculated that their milestone will be reached shortly after the centre opens at around 10.30am.

Who: Stephen Woolfe, chairman of the Heart of the National Forest...

Stars From The Commitments to perform at Conkers

8/4/2010 10:39 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Moira, nr.Swadlincote, South Derbyshire – On the 29th of August, 2010, Conkers, in the National Forest, will see The Stars From The Commitments, perform an outstanding and highly-acclaimed live soul show. Described by soul legend Wilson Pickett as “the guys that are keeping soul music alive”, the show features all the classic hits from the movie plus many more all-time soul classics.
The band, derived from the...

The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular at Conkers

8/4/2010 10:34 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Moira, nr.Swadlincote, South Derbyshire – Back by popular demand, on the 28th of August, 2010, Conkers, in the National Forest, will play host to the return of The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular. The world-renowned tribute act has gained enormous success around the globe, bringing an abundance of class and style to the stage. Performing all-time great classics such as Come Fly with Me, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Lady...